Mirabai Holland

Stories by Mirabai

Easy exercises to prehab your tennis game

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

My friends say I’m like a broken record when I tell them “An ounce of Prehab is Worth a Pound of Rehab”. But with the rising number of baby boomers and beyond taking to the tennis courts, this phrase rings true especially if you’re interested in staying literally, in the game!

Need a good night’s sleep? Try easy aerobics

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

We all love a good night’s sleep. But did you know that not getting one not only makes you dull and stressed, it can also make you pack on the pounds? Too little physical activity is clearly part of why we’re overweight.

An aerobic gift for your heart

Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

I’ve been an advocate of aerobic exercise, both doing it and teaching it, for over 20 years. But these days with Pilates and yoga being the fitness flavors of the day, aerobic exercise is all but forgotten even by many fitness enthusiasts. Bad idea!

10 tips to start the year with a kick

Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008

Well, it’s January again, and we’re all wondering if we can really stick with those New Year’s resolutions. If getting in shape and staying there is one of yours, here are my Top 10 Tips to help you ward off decrepitude.

Jump start your day

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007

Get your hips moving and your joints warmed up with Mirabai Holland, who demonstrates a quick five-minute routine that's low-impact, relaxing, and will help you jump start your day right.

Help for preventing holiday weight gain

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007

Every year at this time people watching their weight and trying to stay fit start to panic. I’ve begun to get those emails saying ‘I really blew it on Thanksgiving and I don’t want the holidays to be a total disaster”. Most people ask me “what do you do to stay on track”

Get moving to beat depression

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007

Q: I was watching Bill Mar on TV and he said that a recent study showed exercise was just as effective for depression as Zoloft. Was he just kidding? Or is this real?

Becoming active once more following cancer

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007

Q: I am recovering from breast cancer. I finished my chemotherapy a few weeks ago and though I still feel weak, I was wondering if I should start exercising again?

Creaking bones not a sign of age

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007

Q. I am in fairly decent shape. I stay active and exercise. What does it mean when I hear my bones sometimes "crack" when I do some movements? I do not ever feel pain. Will the exercise help and maybe stop the popping?

Slow down your aging clock

Ease into the best shape of your life with Fabulous Forever Easy Strength

Monday, Aug. 20, 2007

Check out these training exercises epecially designed by fitness expert Mirabai Holland for people who haven’t been exercising in a while and who want to ease back into shape. You don’t have to be an athlete to reap the benefits!

Run in spite of the summer sun

Monday, Aug. 13, 2007

Q: As the weather gets hotter I have noticed that I’m having trouble keeping up my pace. Is there anything I can do to help me hang in there?

Firm up flabby arms

Monday, July 30, 2007

Here are a few exercises to firm up those trouble spots on your arms using a latex resistance band.

Link between anger and cholesterol?

Monday, July 2, 2007

Q: For years people have said, that getting angry can raise your blood pressure, but I recently heard that it can also raise your cholesterol. Sounds crazy. Is there any truth to this?

Minor lifting can get arms ready for summer sun

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Now that the weather is getting warmer, I really would like to start wearing my sleeveless tops, but my arms are looking a little saggy. Is there any quick fix for this?

Asthma and exercise

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

It was long thought that asthmatics should avoid exercise because it induced attacks. Recent research shows that certain kinds of exercise can actually benefit many asthma sufferers.

Customize your workouts to your body type

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Any person can do any exercise and reap the benefits. However, knowing your body type can help you design an exercise program that will fit your needs and maximize your capabilities.

Get moving to ward off osteoporosis

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007

Weight bearing exercise, like walking and lifting weights, can help maintain bone mass and even increase it. The process is called bone loading.